The Joe Cocker Express.
RENOWNED as Australia’s premier tribute to the legendary Joe Cocker, the “Joe Cocker Express” is set to bring its new tour, Mad Dogs vs The Englishmen, to the Glasshouse on Thursday 16 October. The live show pays homage to the unmistakable soulful sounds of Joe Cocker, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall […]
Handicrafts will be abundant at this year’s Spring Fair. Photo: supplied.
THE Port Macquarie Uniting Church will hold its Annual Spring Fair on Saturday, 4 October. The fair will run from 8am to 12pm and the entire community is invited to attend. This year’s fair is especially significant, as it marks the 30th anniversary of worship at the church’s Sherwood Road site. “Spring or Autumn Fairs […]
Geed Up presents an experience called “The Worst Show Ever”.
LAST year we were on a four-day cruise and a stopover took us to Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island. The weather was not favourable to lie on the sand or go snorkelling, so we went to the tavern and experienced a unique group of entertainers who were absolutely sensational. The group is called Geed Up and […]
Kelly Saidey, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Manager at Lifeline Mid Coast NSW with Kieren Dell, Regional Cinemas Australia CEO. Photo: supplied.
LOSING a child is a parent’s worst nightmare, but Regional Cinemas Australia CEO Kieren Dell has turned that pain into a passion. He’s helping raise much-needed funds for Lifeline through the annual “Reach for Help” event. After raising an impressive $16,000 in 2024 for Lifeline North Coast and Lifeline Mid Coast, “Reach for Help” is […]
Roto House venue manager Jess Davidson.
THE inaugural Spring Artists and Makers Fair was held at Roto House on Saturday, 20 September. Despite being overcast initially, the fine weather encouraged many locals and their four-legged friends to stroll around the wide variety of stalls whilst listening to music performed by two local buskers. Venue manager Jess Davidson was extremely pleased with […]
Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied.
Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied. ‘Looking for ET’ by Trevor Mills. Taken during a trip to Parkes. Photo: supplied. HASTINGS Photography Group, based in Port Macquarie, is hosting an exhibition at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) this weekend, 19-21 September. Competition […]
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography. Visitors viewing the ‘Reflections’ exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum. PORT Macquarie’s Historical Society has been named the inaugural recipient of the History Council of NSW History Week Award. The new award highlights the important work of grassroots organisations, often […]
THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold their Annual Spring Show on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club. The show will be open to the public on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Entry is $2.00, with children or students […]
Volunteer presenters gathered last Saturday for a radiothon briefing.
PRESENTERS for 2WAYFM 103.9 have been briefed ahead of their upcoming radiothon. Conducted by the volunteers of Hastings Community Radio, the annual fundraiser will run from Monday to Sunday, 1-7 September. Hastings Community Radio has many keen volunteers with a solid history of supporting local community groups. They provide up-to-date local information and a great […]
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES.
The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES. The Port Macquarie-Hastings region’s farmers and businesses are still recovering from May’s floods. Photos: Wauchope SES. RAISING vital funds for flood-affected farmers and agricultural businesses across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, the “Hastings + Hinterland Town and Country Ball” is […]
